Helping little people with big problems! Verity Spath is a private Play Therapist based in Remuera, Auckland. What is Play Therapy? Play Therapy is a form of therapy that helps children to explore their feelings and express themselves. It can help children to make sense of what is happening in their lives and communicate what it feels like to be them. Who can benefit from Play Therapy? Play Therapy is an effective intervention for children with a variety of presenting problems, including: Children who have been abused, neglected or traumatised; Children who have experienced loss through bereavement, family breakdown or separation from their culture of origin; Children who are ill, disabled or who cope with a family member with disabilities or illness; Children who have witnessed violence or the abuse of alcohol or drugs; Children who have behavioural or emotional difficulties as a result of their experiences. What happens in Play Therapy? Please see the website for more details.